The Incredibly Easy Guide to Choosing the Right Mouthwash

A trip down the dental care aisle used to be easy, with just a few brands and not nearly so many varieties to choose from. These days, even picking out a mouthwash can seem like a monumental task, especially if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for. To help you make the right choice for your smile, your Riverside dentists sort through the most widely available types of mouthwash, discuss the advantages of each one, and offer suggestions for incorporating mouthwash into your at-home dental care regimen. (more…)

Are Invisalign Braces Right for You?

In our last post, we discussed different types of orthodontics specifically geared toward adults and working professionals. Did you know that crooked, gapped, or protruding teeth can harm your smile in more ways than one. Although metal braces are the most conventional option for straightening a crooked smile, Invisalign clear aligners, with their shorter average treatment time and discreet appearance might be just the right solution for you.

Invisalign: Removable, Discreet, Convenient

Patients with mild-to-moderate spacing issues and certain bite problems (like an overbite, underbite, or cross-bite) have another option: (more…)

The Importance of Preventive Dentistry

The best way to ensure a healthy smile free of dental disease is with simple . At Riverside Dental Group, our team understands that by helping you avoid the onset of serious problems we can make sure you maintain a healthy, beautiful smile. Today, we’re looking at what constitutes preventive dental care.

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The Straight Scoop on Orthodontics for Adults

Even though we tend to associate braces with the awkward pre-teen years, as much as 20% of orthodontics patients in the United States are adults. More and more adults are seeking out orthodontics as pressures at work and in the social world are prompting them to correct crooked, widely spaced, or protruding teeth and bite problems. Over the past couple of decades, the field of orthodontics has moved forward, and image-conscious adults have a much wider selection of orthodontics options to choose from. Today, your Riverside dentists discuss a few of the most popular types of braces for adults. (more…)

Are Dental Implants Better than Dentures?

Sure, we all know that missing teeth make you look unhealthy and older, but did you know that failing to replace missing teeth can negatively impact your life, increasing your risk for serious general health problems? In fact, current research asserts that people with few or no remaining teeth have a poorer diet, poorer social health, and a greater chance for developing cardiovascular problems and even diabetes. Replacing those missing teeth as soon as possible is your best bet for avoiding these health risks, but many patients don’t know what type of tooth replacement will work best for them. Today, your Riverside dentists discuss the pros and cons of the two most common forms of tooth replacement: dentures and dental implants. (more…)

FAQs: How Do I Repair Chipped Teeth?

We can damage our teeth in a variety of different ways. Sports injuries, biting down on hard foods, or other accidents can often lead to chipped teeth. To repair and restore damaged teeth, you may need cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Your Riverside dentists can help you enjoy a whole and beautiful smile again.

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Quiz: Do I Need Cosmetic Dentistry?

Do you want a stunning smile that can turn heads? If stained teeth or other esthetic issues stand between you and your dream smile, you may benefit from . These treatments allow dentists to improve the overall beauty of your teeth and gums.

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Quiz: How Can I Prevent Toothaches?

Why do our teeth hurt? At some point, nearly all of us will develop a painful . What causes this discomfort? What can we do to avoid it? At Dental Associates of Corona, our team understands the factors that can lead to discomfort. We can help you enjoy a healthier smile free of unnecessary tooth pain.

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Quiz: How Do I Replace Missing Teeth?

Have you lost one or more teeth? can seriously hurt the health and beauty of your smile. Without them, simple functions, such as eating and speaking, can become difficult. To help return smile sot full function and health, your Riverside dentists offer a number of quality replacement options.

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Battling the Shockingly Painful Canker Sore

” is a laymen’s term for the clinical one: aphthous ulcers. Many people are afflicted with a canker sore here and there. Others end up dealing with the often shockingly painful little lesions on a chronic basis. Causes of canker sores are often debated, but the fact remains that if you harbor frequent painful bumps in your mouth, you’d probably really like a solution to the uncomfortable problem.

What are Cancker Sores? (more…)